Austin's Christmas Concert

 

Austin had his annual Christmas concert at the Bartlesville High School Auditorium. Doesn't he look so handsome!

 

Two of his biggest fans!

 

The crowds are always crazy- but it's fun supporting our little man!

 

I had to stick this picture in there. When they first opened the curtains it was hard to find Austin. Can you see him?!? Obviously it was difficult taking pictures of him on stage- but I promise he was singing all the words and doing all the motions!

Growing up...

 

Before we left for Thanksgiving, Avery was talking to me about getting her ears pierced. We have always said when she turned 8 she could have them pierced, but she informed me that her birthday fell in soccer season and she couldn't play with earrings in! I actually had a very bad experience taking my earrings out for a soccer game before I was supposed to, so I agreed with her and told her when we got back from Nashville.

 

I had forgotten about it, but Avery reminded me again! So, when Randy got home from work, we all went to the mall to have Avery's ears pierced. She was very brave, but made sure she held on to daddy's hand.

 

She picked out little diamond flowers. She looks so grown up!

 

And Santa even came down to tell the kids that they were being good! He was watching!!!

Annual Nashville Cook-out!

One of our favorite parts of going to Tennessee is our annual cook-out. Austin particularly loved it this year! You couldn't get him to go inside! He was Uncle Todd's big helper. He helped start the fire and he cooked hotdogs for Jordan and marshmallows for Avery, Nana, Gum-Gum and myself (I think there were more people he cooked them for also). I honestly have to say that it was the BEST roasted marshmallow I've ever tasted!!

Kinley's Horseback Lessons

Having fun in the leaves

Once again, we spent our Thanksgiving in Tennessee! It was so much fun! I hardly saw my kids unless I went looking for them because they were busy playing with their cousins. Randy couldn't come this year because of work, but we had a GREAT time!!

Fall Soccer '08

 

With all the craziness of this summer, we signed the kids up late for soccer. This meant Avery was placed on a different soccer team. However, it turned out great because now she was on the same team as her cousin Mika and one of her best friends Kendall. Not to mention she made a lot of new great friends! Their team name is the Flames.

 

It amazes me how much Avery grows from season to season. She is really getting the concept down and keeps improving! I really enjoy watching her play!

 

I was also amazed at how much more aggressive Austin got this season. He gets his foot in there and really tries hard. He even scored his first goal this season!

 

We still had some troubles getting him excited for a game every Saturday! I think it was because all his games were at 3pm or 4pm and he was worn out by that time. Hopefully next season we will have a better time schedule. Great job Avery and Austin!! I'm so proud of you!!

Guess who just turned 31!!!!

 

It seemed like just yesterday you were a baby yourself...

 

So sweet and innocent...

 

And now you have four kids of your own!! (Ashton is MIA... but she wishes you a happy birthday too!!)

 

Wow! Austin can't believe you can still blow out your own candles!! Happy Birthday, Randy! To the best husband and father anyone could dream of! Thanks for always bringing love and laughter into our home. WE LOVE YOU.